Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Maidstone travel guide

Maidstone Tourism | Maidstone Guide

You're Going to Love Maidstone

With a population of 90,894, Maidstone is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Maidstone deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Maidstone

If you’re looking for affordable options, Castle View Restaurant (Broomfield Road) and Buenos Aires Nights - Maidstone (63 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Maidstone

Maidstone in January
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in January
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Maidstone

Plane

Although Maidstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 31 miles from Maidstone. The shortest domestic flight to Maidstone departs from Glasgow and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Maidstone Hollingbourne is the busiest station in Maidstone. Another popular train station is Maidstone Wateringbury, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 32 miles from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 120 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 140 miles. Maidstone’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Maidstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 31 miles from Maidstone. The shortest domestic flight to Maidstone departs from Glasgow and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Maidstone Hollingbourne is the busiest station in Maidstone. Another popular train station is Maidstone Wateringbury, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 32 miles from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 120 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 140 miles. Maidstone’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Maidstone

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Maidstone

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,860 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,807 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,314 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,268 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,455 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,720 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,830 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,172 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,221 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maidstone

Average rates range from around £83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £90 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone

Most booked hotels in Maidstone

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Orida Maidstone
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Who'd A Thought It
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£79+
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Village Hotel Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£57+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£35+
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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£62+
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Hiring a car in Maidstone

Hiring a car in Maidstone costs £43 per day, on average, or £86 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Maidstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.83 and £22.43. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Maidstone costs £43 per day, on average, or £86 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Maidstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.83 and £22.43. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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